Developed by France, Spain and Germany, the European 6th-generation combat air programme is progressing apace with new milestones expected by next year after delays to the programme.
The new US administration has introduced or outlined plans for substantial change across the Department of Defence (DoD) and its branches. Several branch heads faced up to Senate Committees to outline needs and challenges.
The UK Strategic Defence Review, which was anticipated to be published by mid-2025, has been given a more definitive release date by the report’s lead reviewer.
Given the geopolitical gravity, analysts have said the defence and security agreement established falls short of what is needed for future UK-EU co-operation.
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21st February 2017
There was a strong sense of déjà vu at Aero India 2017, as the Indian Air Force (IAF) is yet again on a hunt for …
21st February 2017
Fincantieri and Ferretti Group announced a cooperation agreement on 20 Feb at the IDEX exhibition in Abu Dhabi with both parties set to explore new …
21st February 2017
The fully containerised Nemo mortar solution was showcased by Patria at the IDEX exhibition with its compact form potentially providing a highly transportable capability for …
19th February 2017
Nimr Automotive has extended its family of special forces vehicles with the unveiling of its 4x4 Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) at the International Defence Exhibition …
19th February 2017
As final preparations for IDEX are concluded in advance of one of the largest defence and security shows of the year Shephard takes a look …
17th February 2017
Rafael is getting ready to supply its BNET-AR, part of the Israeli company's software-defined radio family, to the Indian Air Force (IAF) in serious quantities.Speaking …
16th February 2017
The Middle East market still maintains its relevance, particularly for Western defence manufacturers, but also for emerging suppliers in China and Russia.However, low oil prices …
16th February 2017
Just a few short days away from the start of IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, Shephard Media editors Tim Fish and Richard Thomas discuss the …
16th February 2017
The Middle East remains a volatile region with at least four states experiencing violent civil wars, with no end in sight. Low oil prices have …
16th February 2017
Aero India 2017, Bangalore's biennial aerospace show, experienced a convergence of two Hawk flight paths from 14-18 February when both the Advanced Hawk and Hawk …
16th February 2017
Textron Systems Weapon and Sensor Systems' G-Claw precision guided glide weapon has undergone successful testing at Yuma Proving Grounds in Arizona, the company announced on …
16th February 2017
Japan's first submarine to be powered by lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries will be commissioned in March 2020, doing away with lead-acid batteries and a Stirling air-independent …
16th February 2017
Illustrating its continued contribution to India's defence industry, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) signed two agreements on 15 February, the second day of Aero India 2017, …
15th February 2017
The Japanese government wishes to reduce development and production costs by exporting defence equipment to foreign nations. While this would boost Japan's domestic defence industry, …
15th February 2017
A first Embraer ERJ 145-based airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft was handed over to the Indian Air Force (IAF) on the opening day of Aero …
14th February 2017
MBDA has formed a joint venture with India's Larsen and Toubro (L&T) to develop and supply missiles and missile systems to meet the growing potential …
12th February 2017
The Trump administration's first defence secretary, retired general James Mattis, confirmed on 3 February in Tokyo that Article Five of the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation …
12th February 2017
Taiwan kicked off its air force's advanced jet trainer (AJT) programme on 7 February. A memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Republic of China …
7th February 2017
The US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Directed Energy Directorate has signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Advanced Optical Technologies (AOT) that …
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